EHS Engineer: Risk & Compliance for Safer Ops

Rittal; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary starting at $90,000

Above-average benefits from month 1

401K Match

Great Place to Work Certification

Job summary

Rittal North America is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain programs ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations. You will identify risks, propose improvements, and train staff to foster a safe, sustainable workplace.

The role supports risk assessment, incident investigations, and safety program development in a manufacturing and engineering environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field experience.
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification.
• 3+ years of Environmental Sustainability experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, and OSHA/ANSI/NIOSH regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• Maintain permits, reports, and records related to safety and environmental compliance.
• Conduct workplace safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions to reduce risks.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents to determine root causes and implement preventive measures.
• Lead initiatives to modify or retrofit equipment to comply with safety standards and improve usability.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Industrial Engineers to design inherently safer systems during current equipment reviews, new equipment design, or layout changes.
• Develop and enforce EHS policies, procedures, and programs tailored to the organization’s needs.
• Monitor workplace practices to ensure compliance with EHS policies.
• Provide EHS training for employees and management on safety protocols, emergency response, and regulatory requirements as needed.
• Foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Manage waste disposal, pollution control, and environmental impact reduction initiatives.
• Assist in conducting environmental risk assessments and audits.
• Collect and analyze EHS performance data.
• Prepare and present reports on safety metrics, environmental compliance, and risk mitigation efforts.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health, and Safety Engineering or related field

Tools

OSHA 30 Hour Certification

Job description

Rittal North America is seeking an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain programs ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations. You will identify risks, propose improvements, and train staff to foster a safe, sustainable workplace.

The role supports risk assessment, incident investigations, and safety program development in a manufacturing and engineering environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth.